School Based Speech Language Pathologist - Contractor

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Screen and/or evaluate students with suspected speech-language impairments

Provide case management of speech-only caseload

Ensure all speech and language services are provided as determined by the IEP team by:

• Communicating with parents and teachers to develop a schedule that encourages regular attendance and participation by the student
• Developing progress reports and other state-specific required special education documentation
• Using provided resources to ensure accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities such as assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text are made available

Maintain compliance with state, school, and company regulations

Instruct students/families/teachers in the use of appropriate communication strategies and technologies for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders and improving student success in the classroom

Maintain files and/or records using specified systems, e.g., progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, reports, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance

Collect data and work samples to monitor student progress toward Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives

Document all contact with parents and interventions with students

Provide rich and engaging therapy experiences for students

Commitment to personalizing learning for all students

Demonstrate a belief in all students’ ability to succeed and meet high expectations

Understand that a primary responsibility is to establish and maintain a positive rapport with families and regularly communicate with and respond to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner

Supports student support team (SST)/response to intervention (RTI) processes

Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise up to 4 Speech Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) or Speech Language Pathologists in their Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology or related field
• Three (3) years of speech/language work experience within a public-school setting or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to work independently, with availability during typical school hours of at least 20 hours per week is required
• Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9 - 5 as defined by the school and time zone
• Knowledge regarding Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) due process requirements
• Ability to conduct and interpret comprehensive speech-language evaluations
• Ability to provide speech-language therapy services
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members to plan and deliver speech-language services to children
• Receptive to receiving coaching on a regular basis with administrators
• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes
• Ability to create and deliver staff development
• Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms
• MS365 Proficient
• To clear required background check

Certificates and Licenses

• Speech-language pathology license issued by the state department of education or state board
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Speech-Language Pathologist Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA SLP CCC)

Preferred Qualifications

• Management experience
• Online therapy experience
• Experience with documentation for purposes of Medicaid claiming
• Experience evaluating and working with students who require alternative and augmentative communication

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is remote and open to residents of the 50 states and D.C.

This is an Independent Consultant position (1099).

Job Type 1099 Contractor_CW (Fixed Term)